Introducing Biodiversity

In this lesson, students identify and talk about biodiversity and what they know about the various habitats and life around them. Using online resources, they identify the basic components necessary for biodiversity, the critical and countless benefits of habitats, as well as the serious present and future threats to their ongoing existence. Classification and characteristics is part of this lesson.

Resource ID#: 4725 Type: Lesson Plan

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General Information

Subject(s): Science

Grade Level(s): 4

Intended Audience: Educators

Suggested Technology: Computers for Students, Internet Connection

Instructional Time: 3 Hour(s)

Resource supports reading in content area:Yes

Keywords: biodiversity, extinction, classify, species, environment, organism, ecosystems, habitat, ecology, population

Instructional Component Type(s): Lesson Plan, Worksheet, Virtual Manipulative, WebQuest, Assessment, Image/Photograph, Text Resource

Instructional Design Framework(s): Learning Cycle (e.g., 5E)

Resource Collection: General Collection

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